Westbank Museum
@WestbankHistory
Keeping History Alive
Throwback Thursday: This week we are jumping ahead to 1998 with this photo overlooking the CNR wharf and Gellatly Bay. #westbankmuseum #throwbackthursday #1990s

This week's social media sponsor is Westbank Farmers' Market! If you're looking for something to do on Saturday morning, why not check out the Westbank Farmers' Market at the City Hall Plaza from 9:00am - 1:00pm. westbankfarmersmarket.com

Trivia Tuesday: What was the name of Mar Jok's restaurant in Kelowna before he came and settled in Westbank? The question for last week's #TriviaTuesday was "How many pounds of prunes did Henry Paynter harvest in 1954?" and the answer is 907 lbs. #westbankmuseum #triviatuesday
Throwback Thursday: This week we are hanging around in the 1940s with this photo from on board the Kelowna-Westbank Ferry. #westbankmuseum #ThrowbackThursday #1940s

What Is It Wednesday: What kind of scale is this week's featured artifact? The answer for last week's #WhatIsItWednesday is Orchard Hill Service. #westbankmuseum #WhatIsItWednesday

This week's social media sponsor is Sunwave Boat Rentals! Sunwave Boat Rentals is your premier destination for boat rentals in Kelowna.

Trivia Tuesday: How many pounds of prunes did Henry Paynter harvest in 1954? The answers for last week's #TriviaTuesday are Archie Hardy, Frank Atkinson, Henry Paynter, and Ted Salmon. #westbankmuseum #triviatuesday
Throwback Thursday: This week we are going back to the 1940s with this photo of the irrigation flumes in Casa Loma. #westbankmuseum #ThrowbackThursday #1940s #irrigation

What Is It Wednesday: Which business did this thermometer come from (the name has been digitally removed)? The answer for last week's #WhatIsItWednesday is the Westbank School. #westbankmuseum #WhatIsItWednesday

Trivia Tuesday: Who were the 4 leaders of the Orchard Meadows 4-H Beef Club between 1959 and 1963? The answer for last week's #TriviaTuesday is Orchard Meadows 4-H Beef Club. #westbankmuseum #triviatuesday
Throwback Thursday: This week we are going back to 1967 with this photo from the Canada Centennial celebrations in Westbank! #westbankmuseum #throwbackthursday #1960s

What Is It Wednesday: What school did this patch come from (the name has been digitally removed)? The answer for last week's #WhatIsItWednesday is an iron doily. #westbankmuseum #WhatIsItWednesday

Trivia Tuesday: What was the name of the 4-H beef club in Westbank in 1959? The question for last week's #TriviaTuesday was "How many pounds of Lambert cherries did Henry Paynter take to the Co-op Packinghouse in July of 1953?" and the answer is 1700 lbs. #westbankmuseum
Meet our sponsors! Here is the last of our platinum tier sponsors, @K963ClassicRock! K96.3 is Kelowna's stop for Classic Rock on the radio! If you need to scratch the classic rock itch, tune into 96.3FM and relax. Thank you for sponsoring the WMCD, K96.3!

Meet our sponsors! Here is another of our platinum tier sponsors, New Country 100.7! Thank you for sponsoring the Westside Multiculturalism Day, New Country 100.7! #wmcd2025 #sponsor

What Is It Wednesday: What is this week's featured artifact? The answer for last week's #WhatIsItWednesday is a hand wringer. #westbankmuseum #WhatIsItWednesday

Meet our sponsors! Here is another of our platinum tier sponsors, Westbank Dental & Implant Centre! If you are looking for a new family dentist, contact Westbank Dental & Implant Centre today to schedule an appointment. Thank you for sponsoring the WMCD, Westbank Dental!

Trivia Tuesday: How many pounds of Lambert cherries did Henry Paynter take to the Co-op Packinghouse in July of 1953? The answer for last week's #TriviaTuesday is Walter D'Aeth. #westbankmuseum #triviatuesday
Meet our sponsors! Here is another of our platinum tier sponsors, New orizon Productions! New Horizon Productions is an audio visual event technology company servicing events throughout Western Canada. They offer complete AV solutions for live, hybrid and virtual events.

Meet our sponsors! Here is another of our platinum tier sponsors, Murray's Pizza (West Kelowna location)! They offer a wide variety of pizzas with quality ingredients from Cheese Lovers to their Kitchen Sink pizza. Give them a call 250-707-1313. #wmcd2025 #sponsorship
